Flying from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) begins with finding the most convenient airport to make your exit from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
4 hours 40 minutes is the average duration of a direct Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada. The city operates on the UTC-1 timezone and is two hours behind Milan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Milan to PDL.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) can be booked from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport with Azores Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from MXP.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Azores Airlines from MXP to PDL.
Azores Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Milan to PDL departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport. Here's where you can connect between Orio al Serio International Airport and PDL:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Milan to PDL flight? Check in to a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a plane ticket from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to PDL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The trip to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport flight:
Flights that depart from LIN make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near PDL:
Travel at your own pace with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and experience more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Central Ponta Delgada is around 3 kilometres from Joao Paulo II Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport is 72 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 158 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Milan to PDL, book your ticket ten months before your departure date.
March is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Ponta Delgada. August is when most people book flights from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a Milan to PDL plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ponta Delgada to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Ponta Delgada
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ponta Delgada right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Joao Paulo II Airport:
Your Ponta Delgada visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva.
Explore more of Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ponta Delgada. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
Around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada, Horta is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.
